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Job Title: Research Associate, Metabolic Engineering
Company: LS9, Inc.
Req #: FV0027CM
Job Location: South San Francisco, CA
Description: LS9 is expanding the Metabolic/Cellular Engineering function of our research in biofuels and chemical process. We currently are seeking an innovative Fungal/Bacterial molecular and/or microbiologist who has industrial experience and a proven track record with regards to microbial strain development, metabolic engineering, microbial, flux analysis, pathway design, systems biology and/or related areas on the bench.
Key Responsibilities: To conduct scientific research in the laboratory with regards to the construction of yeast and other Fungal strains for Biofuels and Chemicals production.
Qualifications:
  • BS/MS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology or other related Science Discipline with 2-5 years of industry experience.
  • Expertise in constructing and evaluating yeast and fungal strains.
  • Experience working with bacterial strains.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Must be motivated, creative, have strong problem solving and critical thinking skills, and be capable of working independently.